My new blog...

I'm experimenting a bit with WordPress. I like the visual format a bit better and I'm able to customize it more too. So, different thoughts, more consistent posts and all in all love to hear your thoughts and comments. http://davidmcvety.wordpress.com/

Blessed and encouraged

My wife had a conversation with my daughter last week, in that conversation there was a discussion about her faith and what she saw in her future. She stated that she saw the need for Jesus in her future but was not ready to give up some of the things that she felt she would have to give up, because she didn't want to be a hypocrite. She was so sick of seeing people go to church or youth groups and be "on fire" and then go out and party on the weekend or swear at school or... This is encouraging to me because it shows me that she gets what being a Christian is really all about. That at some point in her life she will embrace what she already knows God has for her. BUT... the best and most encouraging part for me was hearing her response to Melissa's next question which was whether or not she saw us (her parents) as being hypocrites. Our 17 year old daughter said that she knew we believe what we say we do line up, and that she doesn't consider us to be hypocrites. WOW, in my experience and perspective the closest people to us are the ones that see the good and bad. If anyone in our lives have reason and opportunity to scrutinize us, and particularly our faith, it is our children. I guess there is always the opportunity to ask ourselves if maybe we set the bar too high in some way... in a way that would make her think that she has to be free from all our issues to follow Jesus...? But I don't believe that is the case. We share our struggles, at least the ones that are appropriate to share. So, most importantly I continue to pray for my daughter to embrace God, to embrace faith and to know God's full purpose for her. To be fulfilled and excited about where God has had for her all along. I love you Merci! -Dave